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Dungeon Master’s Guide
magical nature or translate the benefits it offers to those pure of heart and firm of purpose.
A heavy clasp, wrought to look like angel wings, keeps the book’s contents secure. Only a creature
that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and studying the book to digest its contents and gain its
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
creature wearing nonmagical armor, the armor takes a permanent and cumulative −1 penalty to the AC it offers. Armor reduced to an Armor Class of 10 is destroyed.
Web (Recharge 5–6);{"diceNotation
; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to acid, bludgeoning, poison, and psychic damage).The potent magic of a Deck of Many Things can have unpredictable effects on its environment, especially when the deck
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
psychic damage. The shelter lasts for 24 hours, until you dismiss it as an action, or until it is reduced to 0 hit points. When the shelter’s duration ends, it transforms back into a deck of cards
This deck of cards is decorated with geometric shapes that have a protective motif. While you’re holding the deck, you can use an action to shuffle it and cause the cards to deal themselves out
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Created in the image of the Deck of Many Things, this deck of ivory or vellum cards bestows an assortment of minor benefits and penalties on those who draw from it. Most (75 percent) of these decks
. Unless a card states otherwise, as soon as you draw a card from the deck, its magic takes effect. You must draw each card you declared no more than 1 hour after the previous draw. If you fail to draw
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
capture its magical nature or translate the benefits it offers to those pure of heart and firm of purpose.
A heavy clasp, wrought to look like angel wings, keeps the book’s contents secure. Only
digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. An evil creature that tries to read
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
-foot-square section of its extradimensional chamber is reduced to 0 hit points, or when the living spell has no surface to attach to. When the living spell is destroyed, the contents of its
and psychic damage, and immunity to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage that is nonmagical. If any section is reduced to 0 hit points, the living spell and its chamber are destroyed (see
Monsters
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse
if the target is a creature, the target’s hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target
dies if its hit point maximum is reduced to 0.
Shadow Web. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7;{"diceNotation":"1d20+7", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Shadow Web"} to hit, reach 120 ft., one creature. Hit: 16
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
Constitution saving throw or its hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the damage taken. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a long rest. The target dies if this effect reduces its hit
"} necrotic damage, and its Charisma score is reduced by 1d6;{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Drink Breath"}. This reduction lasts until the target finishes a short or long rest. If this
Monsters
The Book of Many Things
until the start of the champion’s next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage only. If a creature is reduced to 0 hit points by this effect, the creature dies, and
, might have been the first person to draw the Skull card from a Deck of Many Things and be slain by the avatar of death. Even Jyn doesn’t know for sure, as that was so long ago that she’s
Magic Items
The Book of Many Things
Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards. These forty-four additional cards are known
collectively as the Deck of Many More Things. (More information on creating new cards for this deck appears in chapter 2.)
Like the Deck of Many Things, the Deck of Many More Things manifests differently on
Equipment
deck; it and the ship are inseparable. If the ship is reduced to 0 hit points, the treant dies of shock. The ship can function if its treant dies, but the treant can never be replaced with another
envelope becoming fouled during a long voyage.
This ship’s main distinctive feature is the fully grown treant on the aft deck. The treant has a speed of 0 because its roots are woven into the
Magic Items
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
is reduced to powder, pulp, or paste, as appropriate. Only magic items are unaffected. If you wish, when the pestle stops, you can have the mortar separate its contents-like powdered bone, crushed
, you can command the pestle to grind. For the next minute, or until you use your action to verbally command it to stop, the pestle moves on its own, grinding the contents of the mortar into a mush or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
nature—and a summary of the book’s contents. Chapter 2: Key. This vital chapter advises you on introducing the deck and using it in a campaign without breaking your game! Chapter 3: Balance. Cards
Dungeon Master Toolbox The first five chapters provide tools for DMs: Chapter 1: Fool. This chapter includes a history of the deck in D&D—illustrating both the deck’s importance and its ever-changing
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Many Things among the wagon’s contents. She travels the roads trying to sell her father’s goods, ignorant of the dangers the deck attracts. Jared, a knight of the Solar Bastion (see chapter 10), enlists
Adventure Hooks The Grim Harrow includes both weak and powerful Undead, and it serves as an antagonist organization for adventurers of every level. The threat it poses turns any Deck of Many Things
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t reduced.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell
dragon lairs frequently exhibit or develop large and beautiful clusters of amethyst crystals, including massive cathedral geodes split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
next turn. On a successful save, the creature takes half as much damage, and its speed isn’t reduced.
Spellcasting (Psionics). The dragon casts one of the following spells, requiring no spell
split open to show their contents and clusters of crystal points more than a foot in diameter that extend six to ten feet from the interior stone surfaces of the lair. These crystals resonate with the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, 10-foot-square hatch on the flat top of the flying fortress. The hatch is watched by the bone devils that fly above the fortress and leads to a corridor just outside the bridge on the command deck
. The corridor is not guarded while the flying fortress is moored at the Stygian Dock. Signal Vents Tiny hatches in the hull connect to 1-foot-diameter chutes that ascend to the vessel’s command deck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
furnishings have been reduced to dust-covered heaps. Cobwebs cover arcane sigils carved into the walls. The ceiling here is 10 feet high. The sigils that cover the walls were once wards designed to
protect the room’s contents from theft, but they have been bled of their magic and can no longer harm anyone. Treasure The four golden hawks are worth 250 gp each.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer: Adventures in Space->Astral Adventurer’s Guide
becoming fouled during a long voyage. This ship’s main distinctive feature is the fully grown treant on the aft deck. The treant has a speed of 0 because its roots are woven into the deck; it and the
ship are inseparable. If the ship is reduced to 0 hit points, the treant dies of shock. The ship can function if its treant dies, but the treant can never be replaced with another. When the treant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Spelljammer Academy
. Visibility. Visibility on the Cargo Deck is reduced to 10 feet. Creatures and objects beyond that range are heavily obscured. Elemental Meddling The chamber containing the galley is the source of the
Cargo Deck Conflagration Miken follows the characters as they head to the Cargo Deck to combat the fire, as does Wizpop if the characters found and repaired the autognome. The characters arrive to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
psychic damage. The shelter lasts for 24 hours, until you dismiss it as an action, or until it is reduced to 0 hit points. When the shelter’s duration ends, it transforms back into a deck of cards and
Magic Items This section presents magic items in alphabetical order. Deck of Oracles Wondrous Item, Rare (Requires Attunement) The illustrations on this deck of oracle cards move or change subtly
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Ruin Spider The potent magic of a Deck of Many Things can have unpredictable effects on its environment, especially when the deck remains in one place for a long time. Ruin spiders arise when the
magic of the deck transforms giant spiders into even more dangerous monsters whose acidic venom disintegrates everything it touches. A ruin spider is easily recognizable by anyone familiar with the Deck
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Rise of Tiamat
, but it’s passably good work for a display. Treasure Of more immediate interest is the open chest of gold and jewels sitting on the ship’s deck. The chest contains 375 gp, 1,480 ep, and 495 sp, plus
jewelry and precious objects worth another 225 gp. A character examining the chest without disturbing it or the contents can estimate its value at between 1,000 and 1,500 gp with a successful DC 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Goals The Solar Bastion monitors the Deck of Many Things in all its manifestations throughout the multiverse, warns and protects those who find it, and minimizes the damage it causes when found
welcomes assistance from adventurers sympathetic to its goals. Monitor the Deck Most of the Solar Bastion’s activity revolves around monitoring Decks of Many Things. The knights strive for the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tyranny of Dragons
, but it’s passably good work for a display. Treasure Of more immediate interest is the open chest of gold and jewels sitting on the ship’s deck. The chest contains 375 gp, 1,480 ep, and 495 sp, plus
jewelry and precious objects worth another 225 gp. A character examining the chest without disturbing it or the contents can estimate its value at between 1,000 and 1,500 gp with a successful DC 10
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
rams are two circular windows of transparent crystal resembling eyes, and an upper deck (area 13a) equipped with four ballistae manned by gray slaadi. An open hatch on the upper deck provides access to
the lower deck (areas 13b through 13h). The ceilings on the lower deck are 10 feet high. The ship sits in a 5-foot-deep pool of ooze in an immense cavern, the ceiling of which varies from 30 to 50 feet
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
in the find of a lifetime. When the blob appears, roll on or choose a result from the Blob of Annihilation Contents table to inspire what extraordinary thing remains within its goop. Blob of
Annihilation Contents 1d10 The Blob Contains... 1 An Amulet of the Planes. 2 An Artifact of the DM’s choice. 3 The corpses of two gods who were entangled in battle when the blob consumed them. 4 A Cubic
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
This dragon wants the airship. It circles the vessel and strafes the deck with its gaseous breath while staying out of melee range, hoping to slay the crew. If reduced to half of its hit points or
of the Dungeon Master’s Guide to determine the prevailing weather conditions. Under clear skies, characters on deck or in the crow’s nest spot approaching creatures automatically, giving the crew
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
and is 7 feet long, 3 feet wide, and 3 feet tall. The contents of the sarcophagi are as follows: The northern sarcophagus contains the moldy bones of a dwarf with corroded bits of armor clinging to it
finds that the characters have her brother’s spellbook and refuse to surrender it to her. If her skeletons are turned or destroyed and she is reduced to half her hit points or fewer, Lorlynn offers
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
weight. The building is accessible by ramps from areas D3 and D5, as well as stairs that rise from the lake. A rickety wooden deck clings to the outside of the structure 6 feet above the water. Use the
contents spill out over the sides in his haste.
This is where Bavlorna’s swamp gas balloons are manufactured. Two bullywugs recently set fire to the place, destroying most of the supplies as a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
other characters assist, the character gains advantage on the check, but the time to complete the puzzle is not reduced. When all the pieces are placed, the characters realize that one puzzle piece is
creature in the cave (see “Elder Runes”). Draw a card from the Elder Runes Deck (appendix B) to determine which rune appears.
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragons of Stormwreck Isle
Shipwreck Locations The following locations are keyed to map 4, which shows the layout of the shipwreck. Map 4: The Wreck of Compass Rose View Player Version C1: Main Deck The moldering wood of the
deck is slick with algae and seawater. Amid the tangle of rigging, splintered railings, and stray seaweed, you spot boots, bones, and bits of gore that seem considerably more recent than the wreck of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
wings, keeps the book’s contents secure. Only a creature that is attuned to the book can release the clasp that holds it shut. Once the book is opened, the attuned creature must spend 80 hours reading and
studying the book to digest its contents and gain its benefits. Other creatures that peruse the book’s open pages can read the text but glean no deeper meaning and reap no benefits. A Fiend, an
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
lightning as a harbinger of good fortune and collect talismans made from objects struck by lightning or items that resemble lightning bolts. Storm Giant Bag Contents 210 (6d6 × 10) sp 105 (3d6 × 10) ep
prophetic runes 2 A giant-sized deck of ornately illustrated cards, their edges trimmed with gold foil 3 A drop of crystallized amber from a sacred tree 4 An earthenware jar filled with salt 5 10 pounds of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Deck of Many More Things Wondrous Item, Legendary Over the centuries since the first Deck of Many Things was created, many have sought and failed to replicate it. But some have created new cards
. These forty-four additional cards are known collectively as the Deck of Many More Things. (More information on creating new cards for this deck appears in chapter 2.) Like the Deck of Many Things, the






